Five Acres plans golf classic and dinner to mark 100 years in Altadena

Five Acres will host Paradise on the Fairway on Aug. 24, 2026, at San Gabriel Country Club to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its historic Altadena headquarters and raise funds for children and families across Southern California. The event will pair golf, dinner, auctions and live music from Ambrosia and Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass.

Why it matters: - Five Acres is using its annual golf classic and dinner to celebrate a century of service while raising money for programs that support children and families across Southern California. - The event comes as the nonprofit marks 100 years since opening its historic Altadena headquarters on July 15, 1926. - Five Acres serves more than 7,000 children and families each year.

What happened: - Five Acres announced Paradise on the Fairway: Five Acres Annual Golf Classic and Dinner for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at San Gabriel Country Club. - The event is designed as an island-inspired evening with golf, fairway dining and live entertainment. - The celebration will honor the 100th anniversary of the organization’s Altadena campus. - Golfers, sponsors and community members are invited to attend.

The details: - The golf portion will include championship play, a Hole-in-One Challenge, a Canon Shot Challenge, opportunity drawings and other course surprises. - Dinner on the Fairway will feature tropical-inspired cuisine, cocktails, live auction items and silent auction items. - Ambrosia, featuring original member Joe Puerta, will perform a Yacht Rock set. - Elliot Lurie, founder and lead singer of Looking Glass, will join Ambrosia to perform “Brandy” (“You’re a Fine Girl”). - The event is chaired by Ryan Trent as Golf Chair and Chris Selak as Dinner Chair. - The 2026 committee includes Erica Adler, John Berger, Leo Bolanos, Travis Buhl, Anthony Cannizzo, Brian Dennis, Dennis Duran, Whit Gilfillan, Bill Hayden, Richard McWhorter, Rustin Mork, Will Nash, Phillip Palmer, Lance Polverini, Shoshana Puccia, David Quigg, Brad Reaume, Danny Reaume, Joey Reaume, Craig Stewart and Alex Viglione.

Between the lines: - The centennial framing gives the fundraiser a dual purpose: honoring Five Acres’ history while positioning donor support as part of the organization’s next chapter. - The event’s resort-style theme and marquee music lineup signal a donor-facing appeal built around experience as much as fundraising. - Jennifer Berger, chief advancement officer of Five Acres, said the event is meant to honor generations of children and families connected to the organization while investing in future services.

What's next: - Five Acres will use proceeds from the event to support its programs for children and families. - The organization says its Wear Your Heart outreach and education initiative helps build partnerships that support its broader goal of expanding access to essential care. - Five Acres is inviting attendees to “vacation” for the night as it looks toward the next chapter of service, healing and hope.